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Rekha made a rare public appearance at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, where she attended the 4K screening of her film Umrao Jaan from 1981. This a restored version of the old classic. Dressed in an ivory and gold saree with sindoor, the veteran actor drew significant attention as she arrived for the event. Her presence created a sense of anticipation among attendees who were eager to see the iconic star.During the on stage segment, Rekha received a glass trophy and was

Rashmika Mandanna’s recent film The Girlfriend struck a chord with the audiences. The romantic drama not only found critical success but was also commercially viable. Rashmika’s performance was rated by critics too describing it as her career-best performance. Following a successful theatrical run, the Rahul Ravindran directorial recently landed on OTT (Netflix) in several languages, including Hindi.
Janhvi Kapoor hooked to The GirlfriendAfter The Girlfriend made its way to the OTT,

Costume designer Smriti Chauhan is one of the creative forces behind Ranveer Singh’s look in Dhurandhar. She says the film’s now-viral bearded avatar was born from months of iterative work, collaboration and a deep integration of costume with hair, makeup, lighting and performance. In an exclusive conversation with Filmfare, Chauhan breaks down the meticulous process, from conceptual sketches to 40-metre salwars and silicon jewellery designed to survive high-octane action.
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Sumit Arora has come a long way, from humble beginnings in the television industry to films and now OTT. He is the man behind widely quoted lines from Stree, The Family Man and Jawan among others. In an exclusive conversation with Filmfare, he opens up about coming to Mumbai at 17 with film dreams, finding his footing through TV, collaborating with Raj & DK, Suman Kumar and Farhan Akhtar and writing dialogues that become pop-culture favourites.He also opens up about the changing value of wr

If the latest reports from the industry are anything to go by, Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise has undergone a major change in its release plans. Initially, the makers had locked March 26, 2026, as the release date. The team stood their ground even after Ram Charan’s Peddi announced its arrival for March 27. Despite the clear clash, Nani reportedly showed no hesitation. He was game for a direct box-office face-off, believing in the strength of his content.The Paradise to step back

In a verdict that brings to a close one of the most closely followed criminal trials in Kerala’s recent history, the Principal District and Sessions Court in Ernakulam on Monday acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 case concerning the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent woman actor. The court, presided over by Judge Honey M Varghese, found that the prosecution had failed to substantiate the allegations against Dileep, who was listed as the eighth accused, and against Charl

The unexpected postponement of Akhanda 2 on December 5, 2025 sent shock waves across the Telugu film industry. The highly awaited Balakrishna–Boyapati Srinu actioner was expected to arrive with massive hype, but it’s indefinite delay now disturbed the subsequent line up of several other films.‘All investments are fully cleared’Many producers are assuming that when Akhanda 2 arrives, their films may face stiff competition at the box office. Moreover Akhanda 2 would occupy

Pawan Kalyan is riding high on the massive success of his last film, They Call Him OG. The blockbuster success of the Sujeeth directorial reaffirmed his number uno status at the box-office stamina. All eyes are on the actor’s next big entertainer, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar. The film has completed its shoot, and the team is gearing up for a huge promotional campaign that begins with the first single’s promo on December 9, 2025.Pawan’s energetic dance numbe

Prabhas received an unforgettable reception as he landed in Japan for the special release of Baahubali: The Epic. Fans gathered in large numbers, carrying posters, gifts, and warm messages to celebrate the superstar’s arrival. Their affection touched not only Prabhas but also SS Rajamouli, who penned a deeply emotional note. The director expressed how happy he was to see the actor finally experience Japan’s admiration firsthand.Overwhelmed Japanese fans loveIn his letter on Instagra

Akhil Akkineni faced a major setback with the failure of his latest release, Agent. Ever since, he has been carefully planning his next set of films. The actor is determined to bounce back strongly at the box office. His upcoming film, Lenin, was expected to revive his career, but the film has also faced unexpected delays, adding to the actor’s woes. Despite shooting going at a snail’s space, Akhil is staying upbeat and exploring fresh opportunities that can help reposition himself.

Akhanda 2, one of the most awaited films of the year, faced an unexpected roadblock when its release was halted at the last minute on December 4, 2025. The delay came after Eros International filed a legal suit against Akhanda 2 producers, claiming that dues of nearly Rs 28 crore from an earlier arbitral agreement were still unpaid. The court prevented the film from hitting theatres on December 5, 2025.Akhanda 2 team to address bottlenecksThis is the first time in recent memory that a star hero

Sonu Sood, Wamiqa Gabbi and others have urged people not to lash out at the ground staff amid the major crisis caused by IndiGo. The airline cancelled most of their flights due to a shortage of manpower, leading to thousands of passengers being left stranded at various airports of major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. Several flights have been delayed as well. Photos and videos that have gone viral on social media show passengers losing their calm and expressing the anger on the airpo

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has stepped forward to champion Janhvi Kapoor’s powerful thoughts on womanhood, giving her a big public shout-out. The actress reposting a clip of Janhvi talking about how vital it is to recognise women's lived experiences rather than reducing equality to a superficial idea. Priyanka wrote, "It starts with a conversation so here I go. Preach @janhvikapoor ðŸ‘� @barkha.dutt,” applauding Janhvi’s honest take on what true equality reall

As the countdown intensifies for James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, one name is sparking growing intrigue, and it is Varang. She isn’t merely a new character; she is the beating heart of the frenzy, the mystery and the towering anticipation surrounding Cameron’s latest chapter. In Avatar: Fire and Ash, audiences will journey deeper into Pandora than ever before, encountering an entirely new civilisation, the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People.Fierce, resilient and

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar had an explosive opening at the Indian box office. The Aditya Dhar directorial is a spy thriller revolving around a RAW agent and his covert missions in the criminal underworld of Karachi and its link to India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has earned Rs 27 crore on its release day, December 5.This surpasses the predictions made by trade experts, who estimated the film's opening day earnings to fall in the range of Rs 15-18 crore. With a stronger sta

The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 press conference, co-powered by Hyundai in association with Amanté, was held today, 5 December 2025. The awards night is scheduled to take place on 15 December 2025, celebrating some of the best performances and stories from the world of streaming.During the interaction, acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat spoke passionately about how the OTT revolution has changed storytelling and acting, giving creators a new level of freedom. He highlighted how longe